The nasen Awards
Celebrating Champions of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
nasen’s tenth annual Awards are in the making. Setting out to recognise settings and individuals who are working tirelessly to create a more inclusive future, specifically to those living with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and helping children and young people to reach their full potential.
Have a question? Email us at nasenawards@nasen.org.uk and we’ll get back to you.
Nominations are open!
Join us this year celebrating and submit a nomination today but hurry, nominations close on 5th June 2026!
Donate to nasen
As we celebrate our tenth year, the nasen Awards continue to grow, recognising even more individuals, settings, and resources that champion inclusion. To help fund this fantastic event and ensure we can keep celebrating these incredible communities, we kindly invite you to make a donation alongside your nomination.
A suggested donation of £10 is appreciated, but please give what you can.
Please note: Donations will have no impact on the outcome of your nomination.
nasen Awards 2026 Categories
There are 18 different categories in the nasen Awards 2026. These were designed to celebrate achievements within school/organisation settings nad reward individuals who are all going that extra mile to support children and young people with SEND. Use the criteria to strengthen your nomination.
nasen Awards 2025 Winners
In 2025, we presented 17 awards to well-deserved individuals, settings and organisations. Take a look at their stories here.
BeReady - our official partner for the nasen awards
BeReady have supported the education sector in accessing over £30 million in funding to attract, develop, and retain top talent. Leaders in inclusion, they launched the first Wellbeing Champion Programme for schools in 2022, creating hundreds of Champions who continue to strengthen staff and student wellbeing across the country.
They also introduced a specialist SEND Teaching Assistant (TA) programme to boost support staff skills, and recently expanded their offer with a pioneering Early Years Educator with SEND Level 3 programme. These initiatives equip staff to meet the growing demand for SEND provision and improve learning environments and outcomes for all pupils.
Event timings
Awards Timeline:
April: Nominations Open
June: Nominations Close
June: Judges Meeting
July: Shortlist Announced
September: RSVP deadline
16th October 2026: nasen Awards, Birmingham VOX
Support the SEND sector and gain visibility among key influencers by sponsoring the nasen Awards 2026. Showcase your commitment to inclusion and celebrate those making a difference for children and young people with SEND. Explore sponsorship opportunities today!
